In fact, Ryan Dunn, 11, of Salem, who watched piglets as they nursed with his three siblings, said if he could do only one thing at the fair, it would be to “come and see the animals.”
Image via WikipediaFamilies packed the fairgrounds, taking advantage of the Les Schwab Tires Kids Day special — free admission for children age 13 and under and half-priced carnival tickets and rides.“It’s the only way to afford to do that, with four kids,” said Ryan’s mother, Lisa Dunn. “It makes a huge difference.”
At the GASCAR Racetrack, families cheered on their favorite animal at the inter-species races.
Few contestants never made it to the finish line, while at one point, a pig cut across the track to victory.
At the Familyville Stage, kids put on their very own show — the Let’s Pretend Circus — in which they acted as animals, magicians and acrobats in a make-believe performance.
For the dancers and musicians of the crowd, Los Angeles-based Street Beat’s show was the highlight.
A lucky few were given opportunities to perform alongside the percussionists and dancers, including Braedy Vogt, 6, of Salem.
He said he’s been break dancing and hip-hop dancing for a couple years, but the fair was his first opportunity to perform in front of a large crowd.
“It feels great,” he said.
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